A 42-Year-Old Patient Recently Developed Abdominal Distention, Weight Loss, Steatorrhea

question 32

Multiple Choice

A 42-year-old patient recently developed abdominal distention, weight loss, steatorrhea, and flatulence. A diagnosis of adult celiac disease is made, and treatment is initiated. The nurse determines that teaching about the treatment of the disease has been effective when the patient says,

• A) "I must take folic acid for the rest of my life."
• B) "I will avoid dietary wheat, rye, barley, and oats."
• C) "I will be sure to take all of the ordered antibiotics."
• D) "I should eat only very low-fat or fat-free foods."

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